Hormone Health

PCOS

About PCOS — Hormone Health.

Polycystic ovary syndrome — hormonal imbalance, irregular cycles, insulin resistance, and fertility issues.

1studies analysed

1compounds with evidence

Randomised trialstrongest evidence

Where research is strongest

Inositol 44

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1linked compounds

11linked studies

0published community reports

Results By the numbers Community Research Compounds

Headline results for PCOS.

Figures as the studies reported them.

Colour keyReported a benefitNo clear benefitUnclearPossible harmAmber is for highlights, such as where the most research is. It never means a result was good.

Inositol

5 of 5 results reported a benefit

1 randomised trial, 137 people

Acne severityReported a benefitmeasurement not reportedMyo-inositol and D-chiro inositol significantly improved acne score compared with placebo over 6 months.1 randomised trial2015 study ↗

No figure given: Hormone levels (reported a benefit); Menstrual cycle regularity (reported a benefit).

Also measured alongside: Insulin resistance (reported a benefit); Metabolic markers (reported a benefit).

Every result

Where the evidence is concentrated.

Published research

PCOS: findings by compound

What this means: Bars count reported findings, not treatment effectiveness or certainty.

One study may report several findings or appear in more than one pairing. Counts do not show the size of an effect. Comparable numerical estimates are not established for this summary.

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Published research: reported directions by pairing
Compound and condition	Findings (count)	Studies (count)	Reported results (finding counts)	How sure?
Inositol	5	1	Benefit: 5; no benefit: 0; harm: 0; unclear: 0; not recorded / unrecognised: 0	Not formally graded

Degree of benefit for Pcos

Strongest evidence first.

Published research: Pcos. Study design is not a certainty grade.
Compound	Study designs	Reported findings
InositolResearch score 44/100 · Limited	1 randomised trial — 1 study	5/5 outcomes showed benefit Acne scoreReported a benefit — measurement not reportedbenefit2015 study ↗ Exact figures n=137 · Follow-up: 6 months · Sample (as reported): 137 · Recorded unit: Not reported · Myo-inositol vs. D-chiro inositol in PCOS treatment. · Randomized Controlled Trial · rct · PMID 25670222 Endocrine parametersReported a benefit — measurement not reportedbenefit2015 study ↗ Exact figures n=137 · Follow-up: 6 months · Sample (as reported): 137 · Recorded unit: Not reported · Myo-inositol vs. D-chiro inositol in PCOS treatment. · Randomized Controlled Trial · rct · PMID 25670222 Insulin resistance — how well the body responds to insulinReported a benefit — measurement not reportedbenefit2015 study ↗ Exact figures n=137 · Follow-up: 6 months · Sample (as reported): 137 · Recorded unit: Not reported · Myo-inositol vs. D-chiro inositol in PCOS treatment. · Randomized Controlled Trial · rct · PMID 25670222 Menstrual cycle regularityReported a benefit — measurement not reportedbenefit2015 study ↗ Exact figures n=137 · Follow-up: 6 months · Sample (as reported): 137 · Recorded unit: Not reported · Myo-inositol vs. D-chiro inositol in PCOS treatment. · Randomized Controlled Trial · rct · PMID 25670222 +1 more outcome →

Important: This page reflects observational, aggregate-only community reporting and independent published research. It is not medical advice, and it does not claim any compound treats, cures, or is effective for any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any supplement or treatment.

No community reports published yet.

We publish pcos results only once at least 10 people report on the same compound, so no individual report is ever shown.

Inositol
Research saysResearch score 44/100 · Limited1 of 1 study reported at least one benefit
People reportNot published yet — needs 10 or more reports